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Light Fern Green

#E6E6D0

RGB 230, 230, 208 · HSL 60°, 31%, 86% · CMYK 0, 0, 10, 10

Light Fern Green is #E6E6D0 in HEX — rgb(230, 230, 208), hsl(60°, 31%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 10%).

Light Fern Green pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 31%, 86%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E6E6D0

RGB230, 230, 208

HSL60°, 31%, 86%

HSV60°, 10%, 90%

CMYK0, 0, 10, 10

Decimal15132368

CSS RGBrgb(230, 230, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 31%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Translucent Vision C-403

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E6CF

Sherwin-Williams

Sprout SW6427

ΔE 0.7 · #E4E4CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Translucent Vision 404

ΔE 0.8 · #E4E6D0

Benjamin Moore

Celery 938

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E5D0

Dunn-Edwards

Green Tea DEW355

ΔE 1.3 · #E8E8D4

Behr

Ibis BXC-11

ΔE 1.4 · #EAEAD4

Kilz

Healing Springs LF200-02

ΔE 1.4 · #E9EAD3

Dulux

Apple Cucumber Half S17E1H

ΔE 1.5 · #E4E3CB

PPG

Sage Splash 1115-2

ΔE 1.6 · #E4E5D2

Valspar

Hemingway 7005-8

ΔE 1.6 · #EAE8D4

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 2.3 · #ECE6D1

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 2.9 · #EEE7D3

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 3.3 · #EDE9D8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.4 · #E7EBDA

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.6 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E6E6D0

#D0D0E6

Analogous

#E6DBD0

#E6E6D0

#DBE6D0

Triadic

#E6E6D0

#D0E6E6

#E6D0E6

Split-Complementary

#E6E6D0

#D0DBE6

#DBD0E6

Tetradic

#E6E6D0

#D0E6DB

#D0D0E6

#E6D0DB

Monochromatic

#B2B26C

#CCCC9E

#E6E6D0

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#E6E6D0

#D0E6D0

#D0D0E6

#E6D0E6

Compound

#E6E6D0

#DBE6D0

#D0D0E6

#DBD0E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBEBDA

#EFEFE4

#F5F5F0

Darker

#C9C996

#A2A24F

#5F5F2D

Saturation

#DFDFD8

#E6E6D0

#F3F3C4

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6E6D0

#E9E4D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6E6D0

#E6E6D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6E6D0

#E8E3E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Light Fern Green brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#ECD9B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#E6E6D0

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#D9DEDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A8A8CC

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #E6E6D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6E6D0;

CSS Variable

--color-light-fern-green: #E6E6D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-fern-green': '#E6E6D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6E6D0] text-[#E6E6D0]

SCSS

$light-fern-green: #E6E6D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6E6D0?

#E6E6D0 is Light Fern Green, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6E6D0 warm or cool?

Light Fern Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Light Fern Green?

Light Fern Green works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Light Fern Green?

Light Fern Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Light Fern Green?

You can download Light Fern Green on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Light Fern Green?

The hex code is #E6E6D0. In RGB it's 230, 230, 208, and in HSL it's 60°, 31%, 86%.

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